MRPL's expansion capacity will reach 21 metric tonne per annum by 2021'

September 16, 2012

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Mangalore, September 16: The nameplate capacity of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) will go up to 21 million tones (MT) from the present capacity of 12.82 MT by 2021. The capacity is all set to go up to 15 MT once phase III expansion project of MRPL is fully operational by the end of this fiscal. The refinery will also see a capacity expansion to 18MT by the end of the current five year plan on the basis of revamp of existing units in phase I and II.

Sudhir Vasudeva, chairman, MRPL and CMD, ONGC Ltd briefing reporters at the end of 24th annual general meeting of MRPL here on Saturday said the proposed capacity expansion to 21 MT is as per the plan perspective of the ONGC group. MRPL is a subsidiary of ONGC. "We have drawn up a perspective plan ONGC 2030 and this will see the capacity of MRPL raised to 18 MT first, and then to the proposed capacity of 21 MT," Sudhir Vasudeva explained.

The expansion project is as envisaged in a memorandum of understanding signed with the state government at the recently concluded Global Investors Meet 2012, Vasudeva said adding it would entail an investment of Rs 8000 crore. Vishnu Agarwal, director (finance), MRPL said while the capacity increase to 18 MT will be on the strength of inhouse efforts, there is need for additional infrastructure to take it to the projected capacity of 21MT in the next nine-years.

PP Upadhya, managing director, MRPL pointed that the successful commissioning of the crude distillation unit and the vacuum distillation unit of phase III project on March 29, two-days ahead of the sunset date for availing benefits under section 80(B) of the Income Tax Act has given a big boost in increasing refining capacity to 15MT. However, continuous delays in captive power plant being built by BHEL are hampering scaling up refining capacity to the 15 MT, he said.

On the first quarter loss of Rs 1,521 crore this fiscal, Upadhya said this is a cyclic phenomenon. Noting that things had improved vastly in the second quarter, Upadhya who hoped for better numbers said the issue of water shortage that forced MRPL to shut operations for more than 10-days in April this year will be addressed in time before next summer. The state government has sanctioned an additional 2.5MGD of water for sustained operations, he added.

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Locals construct temple in memory of monkey in Karnataka

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January 10,2020

Davanagere, Jan 9: Residents of SVR colony of Channagiri Taluq here on Thursday built a temple in the memory of a male monkey, who died here 'unexpectedly'.

A group of monkeys entered the SVR colony around three months back. The monkeys have never disturbed anybody in the area and they used to play with children living in the colony.

Locals said that the monkeys are very obedient to them.

Unfortunately, one of the monkeys died suddenly on Wednesday, causing distress among people who were very fond of him.

Showing their love for the deceased monkey, locals performed his final rite according to Hindu tradition.

Later, the residents approached the president of the village Panchayat to allot funds to build a temple in the monkey's memory.

The construction of the temple has already begun in the area at the same place where the monkey's funeral was conducted.

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RSS holds closed door meeting with 70 columnists

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February 18,2020

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is holding a daylong meeting with 70 columnists from across India on Tuesday in an effort to clear misconceptions about the organisation, sources said.

RSS chief Bhagwat, who last year met representatives of international media organisations posted in India, is expected to deliver a keynote address that will be followed by a free-flowing conversation, they said.

The 70 columnists attending Tuesday's meeting write in different languages.

The meeting, in Chhattarpur in New Delhi, is a closed-door meeting and the proceedings are "strictly confidential", the sources said

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You do whatever circus, false will never be truth.

First of all know what is your VEDA and set as example by following.

No need to do any false circus.

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New norms issued for mosques, dargahs, temples in Karnataka

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May 31,2020

Bengaluru, May 31: With places of worship expected to reopen on June 8, the Karnataka State Minorities Commission has released guidelines for mosques and dargahs, that include social distancing, temperature testing and compulsory hand washing.

Abdul Azeem, commission chairman said, "Everyone will have to maintain one-metre distance and carry their prayer mats. They will all be scanned and Farz prayers will be held for 10-15 minutes. Friday prayers should be completed within 20 minutes."

Distribution of tabarukh, shaking hands, and overcrowding inside mosques will not be allowed. The Muzrai department also issued guidelines for temples, like mandatory face masks, sanitisation of sanctum sanctorum and thermal screening.

In a letter, the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Department mentioned that while temple authorities and devotees should wear masks, priests, helpers and workers are exempt, in the core area of the temple.

"Devotees should be scanned using infrared thermometers at the temple entrance, and must be given hand sanitiser. The temple trust is expected to bear the expenses," it added.

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